- Knowledgeable of the rules and regulations related to the Department of Transportation and Commercial Driver's Licenses as well as Maryland state and local driving regulations, and safe driving practices.
- Knowledge of basic vehicular maintenance in order to assist with preventive and routine maintenance of bus fleet.
- Possess the physical, emotional, and mental ability to drive a vehicle full of children in a safe and pleasant manner.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings. Must maintain a current Commercial Driver's License and meet all state requirements applicable to vehicle being driven.
- Ability to organize time efficiently and accept responsibility, at times with limited supervision.
- Ability to periodically work flexible hours to include some evenings and weekends.
- Follows the safest and most efficient routes possible given the location of children and center, as determined by the Transportation Coordinator.
- Obeys all applicable laws and regulations to ensure the safety of passengers.
- Maintains route schedule.
- Establishes a relationship of trust and rapport with the parents and the children.
- Ensures the parents and children follow the program rules when riding the vehicles.
- Share information on a daily basis with classroom staff, such as conversations with parents and observations of children.
- Reports any information or concerns about Head Start families to the family services staff or teacher.
- Communicates and coordinates with staff when a parent is not home or there are problems with transportation.
- Knows the routes, location of stops, and which children should board/exit at each.
- Ensures that children are released only to authorized individuals.
- Administer basic first aid or CPR in an emergency.
- Perform emergency situations procedures including vehicle evacuation.
- Monitors and maintains all vehicle fluid levels.
- Keeps the interior of the vehicle clean at all times.
- Cleans the exterior of the vehicle as weather allows.
- Maintains required paperwork as program requirements.
- Reports any damage or malfunction immediately to the Transportation Coordinator.
- Performs daily safety checklist of the bus, including maintenance of fire safety supplies on the bus and communication system between buses and the program.
- Responsible for gas and oil receipts and recording and submitting totals to Transportation Coordinator.
- Collaborates with the Bus Monitor in teaching children the correct safety procedures for boarding and exiting a bus as well as danger zones around the vehicle.
- Maintains necessary transportation records.
- Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- The minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED.
- A MD Commercial Driver's License.
- Passenger endorsement
- School Bus endorsement
- Current DOT physical
- Have a valid violation free driving record
- Possess basic mechanical knowledge in order to handle routine maintenance, identify problems and decide best solution.
- Possess be knowledgeable of area streets and locations.
- Possess knowledge of rules and regulations related to Department of Transportation and Commercial Driver's Licenses and well as state and local driving regulations.
- Possess knowledge of local resources, languages and customs helpful. Knowledge of safe driving practices and danger zones around vehicle
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to work well with staff, children and parents.
- Ability to organize time efficiently and accept responsibility, at times with limited supervision.
- Must have the physical, emotional and mental ability to drive a vehicle full of children in a safe and pleasant manner.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screenings. Must maintain current Commercial Driver's License and meet all state requirements applicable to vehicle being driven.
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Description
Job DetailsJob Location
YMCA of Frederick County - Frederick, MD
Position Type
Full Time
Description
Deadline to apply: May 21, 2024
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Driver is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient transport of children and parent/families between program activities and home and on field trips and helping to keep the vehicle clean and in safe operating conditions at all times.
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